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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc

K108 VPDMOT history

K108 VPD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,965 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K108 VPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
27 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K108 VPD was last recorded at 187,965 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,968 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
997 miles
Average per year
3,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,965 miles
  • 2023 – 186,968 miles
  • 2020 – 186,927 miles
  • 2018 – 171,585 miles
  • 2016 – 156,605 miles
  • 2015 – 127,876 miles
  • 2014 – 116,090 miles
  • 2012 – 114,186 miles
  • 2011 – 113,129 miles
  • 2010 – 111,856 miles
  • 2008 – 111,236 miles
  • 2007 – 110,700 miles
  • 2006 – 110,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,965 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust rear box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,965 miles (+997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,965 miles
    Test number
    542065189310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT & REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH INNER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass186,968 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,968 miles
    Test number
    733539310866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail186,927 miles (+15,342)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,927 miles
    Test number
    967501471435
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass171,585 miles (+211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    171,585 miles
    Test number
    656609452469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main run and all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Fail171,374 miles (+14,769)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,374 miles
    Test number
    326889994288
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main run and all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass156,605 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,605 miles
    Test number
    765257258245
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  7. Fail156,538 miles (+28,662)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,538 miles
    Test number
    868061766338
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded

  8. Pass127,876 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    119854425414
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail127,876 miles (+11,786)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,876 miles
    Test number
    188444725032
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass116,090 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,090 miles
    Test number
    318106914021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf floor to sill corroded but not part of vehicle structure

  11. Fail116,080 miles (+1,894)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,080 miles
    Test number
    547444614065
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNsf floor to sill corroded but not part of vehicle structure

  12. Pass114,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    758922682289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,186 miles (+1,057)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    859578972220
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,129 miles (+1,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    688797521135
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass111,856 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    111,856 miles
    Test number
    714941620194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,236 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    111,236 miles
    Test number
    163902308170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,700 miles (+591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    110,700 miles
    Test number
    172736697084
    • NoteOff side front floor showing signs of surface rust

  18. Pass110,109 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    110,109 miles
    Test number
    180734396049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,105 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    390430196063
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K108 VPD

Does K108 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K108 VPD is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K108 VPD?
The MOT on K108 VPD is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K108 VPD done?
K108 VPD was recorded at 187,965 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,877 miles a year.
Has K108 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K108 VPD has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on K108 VPD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K108 VPD find?
K108 VPD passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills; offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

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